The Community Commission nominated LaKenya White to lead COPA after a nationwide search. Her record reversing some disciplinary recommendations has drawn scrutiny from advocates and experts.

Chicago faces winter weather advisories with expected snow accumulation, gusty winds, and low temperatures; lake effect snow to impact nearby regions heavily.

Chicago Police warns of airbag thefts from Honda Civics in Austin and Humboldt Park, with cases recorded overnight from January 15-24. Suspects are still unidentified, urging residents to report suspicious activities and secure vehicles.

Ald. Byron Sigcho‑Lopez announced an independent bid for Illinois’ 4th District, pitching his run as a rebuke to last‑minute succession moves. The entry raises steep signature requirements and reshapes the Southwest Side contest.

A Chicago mother says mold, holes and drafts in her Albany Park unit are triggering her child's severe asthma after months of stalled repairs.

A Tennessee federal court accepted J.D. Frost’s guilty plea in a fake hydrogen‑plant investment scheme; a $70M payment and cooperation could help Chicago investors seek restitution.

Chicago police say teens have been taking unattended cash registers from businesses in the South Loop and Pilsen over the past week. Detectives are asking anyone with tips to come forward.

Two men were arrested and charged with armed robbery in Chicago; identified as Teryon Pittman and Roberts Cooks Jr. they allegedly robbed a man at gunpoint.

Chicago faces cold weather with temperatures around 16 degrees, wind chills as low as -10, and lake-effect snow leading to potential travel disruptions.

A Lake Forest bluff-top estate at 595 Circle Lane shaved $2.5M off its ask to $25M, remaining the priciest active listing in the Chicago area.

The CTA has opened RFPs for parcels including the moved 1894 Vautravers building in Lakeview; developers must submit proposals by Feb. 25, 2026.

Identity thieves are enrolling as "ghost students" in U.S. colleges, obtaining loans and grants, and disappearing, costing the government over $350 million.

A Virginia man has pleaded guilty to drug conspiracy charges for co-creating and operating Empire Market, a dark web marketplace. He faces ten years to life in prison, with sentencing set for June 2026.